stjorthotic Chapter 420 A Long-Awaited Embrace
Chapter 420 A Long-Awaited Embrace
Before they could even react, they saw the young man reach out and grab the mysterious relic that exuded terrifying demonic power in his palm!
"don't want!"
"Be careful!"
Two exclamations filled with urgency and worry rang out almost simultaneously!
However, this time, the anticipated backlash and anomalies did not occur.
The moment the dark green crystal eye touched Lin Qiye's palm, it seemed to come alive, transforming into fine streams of green light that silently merged into his body and disappeared.
It was as if what he absorbed was not a terrifying relic that would make any mysterious powerhouse tremble, but just an ordinary energy magic stone.
Lin Qiye calmly withdrew his hand, and his eyes, which had been burning with golden flames, slowly returned to their original depth and calm.
On a whim, he brought up his system panel.
[Spiritual Consciousness Sea (25%): Blood Bone Orb (6%), Shadow Binding Heart (6%), Blood Demon Diamond (2%), Blazing Heart (1%), Blade's Eye (1%)]
Looking at the steadily increasing numbers, Lin Qiye's face revealed a satisfied smile.
The most basic ability of [Blade's Eye] is bullet time!
Moreover, it's a controllable bullet time!
This will allow Lin Qiye's eyes to keep up with the extreme speed of the mysterious-level body!
Unbelievable vision and reaction time!
For speed-type powerhouses, this is undoubtedly a dream-come-true divine skill!
Lin Qiye could clearly feel that his eyes were being thoroughly cleansed and reshaped by a cool yet sharp force.
The whole world became clearer and more transparent in his eyes than ever before!
It was as if the trajectory of every grain of dust and the movement of every wisp of air were infinitely slowed down and broken down into countless data that could be precisely calculated.
Lin Qiye slowly turned around and calmly looked at the two women who were still in a daze.
Lin Qiye's eyes, enhanced by the "Eye of the Blade," were like the most sophisticated scanner, instantly taking in the state of the two women.
He could clearly "see" that although Xiao Ruoshui's spiritual energy had not fully recovered, her life force was stable and there was no major problem.
And Lin Yuechan...
After receiving the life essence containing the power of the "Blood Demon Diamond," her injuries had already recovered to almost full strength, even surpassing their previous state.
That vibrant life force, like a blazing flame, surged and flowed through her exquisitely shaped body.
A faint smile involuntarily appeared on Lin Qiye's lips.
Just then, Lin Yuechan finally snapped out of her shock at the mind-blowing experience.
She strode forward and walked up to Lin Qiye.
With Xiao Ruoshui by her side, she managed to suppress the impulse in her heart and did not rush into his arms as she had done before.
But those usually cold phoenix eyes were now shrouded in a thick fog that couldn't be dispelled, fixed intently on the familiar face before him.
"Are you... alright?"
Her voice trembled slightly, filled with a mixture of relief and worry, as if she had survived a disaster.
Lin Qiye grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, as he looked at her charming expression, which made her want to hug him but dared not.
"As you can see."
His voice was relaxed, yet carried an undeniable confidence.
Hearing his slightly teasing words, Lin Yuechan's heart, which had just settled back down, was instantly filled with an inexplicable sense of embarrassment and annoyance.
That little rascal!
She glared at him fiercely, but that gaze, which should have been full of killing intent, became soft and weak because of her misty phoenix eyes. It was not intimidating at all, but rather more like... the coquettishness between lovers.
Xiao Ruoshui, standing to the side, witnessed the entire interaction between the two.
Xiao Ruoshui's beautiful eyes, which always carried a hint of languor and charm, widened slightly at this moment, revealing a hint of undisguised surprise.
She had known Lin Yuechan for quite some time.
In her memory, Lin Yuechan had always been an ice queen, cold as ice, keeping people at arm's length.
Let alone showing such a girlish and shy demeanor to a man, even on ordinary days, it would be a rare thing to hear her say a single unnecessary word.
But now...
No way...
Xiao Ruoshui looked at the subtle, ambiguous atmosphere between the two people in front of her and clicked her tongue in amazement.
I really didn't expect that!
This little guy actually...
Just as she was feeling surprised, an extremely subtle emotion, mixed with envy and jealousy, unexpectedly welled up from the depths of her heart.
The moment this thought crossed Xiao Ruoshui's mind, her heart sank!
She cursed inwardly.
Xiao Ruoshui, what are you thinking about?
She forcefully suppressed the strange thought and tried her best to restore her expression to normal.
She was already an old woman, and this young man in front of her was probably not even twenty-five years old!
Thinking about these things is simply... disrespectful to elders!
……
Lin Yuechan naturally noticed Xiao Ruoshui's slightly amused gaze beside her, and her already slightly flushed face instantly became even hotter.
She quickly took a step back, creating some distance between herself and Lin Qiye, trying her best to regain her aloof and arrogant demeanor.
"Ahem..." She cleared her throat, trying to break the awkward atmosphere with a calm tone, "It's good that you're alright..."
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar man before her, Lin Yuechan had a thousand words in her heart, yet she didn't know where to begin.
She wanted to ask, "What exactly have you been through during this time?"
Why... did it turn out like this?
She also wanted to tell him that in the real world, although his wife Bai Muxi had been hospitalized due to mental instability after the news of his disappearance, her condition had now stabilized.
Although a bittersweet jealousy inevitably welled up in her heart, reason told her that this news was crucial for Lin Qiye and for the woman who was carrying his child.
However, she turned to look at Xiao Ruoshui beside her and ultimately swallowed those words back down for the time being.
Now is clearly not the time to discuss these private matters.
At this moment, Xiao Ruoshui said with a smile, "There are other people too."
other people?
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuechan suddenly realized what was happening, as if waking from a dream.
Yup!
Besides Lin Qiye, Liu Ruyan was also swept into the abyss at that time!
She had been so focused on this little man that she had completely forgotten about this!
"You mean... Liu Ruyan?"
Xiao Ruoshui nodded, then added, "It's not just her."
"There are two other teachers, and... the three survivors who disappeared in the abyss."
Then, Xiao Ruoshui briefly recounted to Lin Yuechan her encounter with Liu Ruyan and her rescue of Lu Lingxin and Zhan Mingna from Jingkong City.
Lin Yuechan listened quietly, her cold phoenix eyes already churning with turbulent waves!
Her gaze fell on Lin Qiye again, and her eyes had completely changed.
Shock, heartache, pride... a complex mix of emotions swirled and surged in her eyes.
original……
It turns out that he had experienced so many dangers during this period!
Not only did he survive alone in the abyss, but he also single-handedly destroyed an abyss city ruled by a mysterious powerful figure and rescued so many trapped compatriots!
Unable to suppress the flutter in her heart any longer, she ignored Xiao Ruoshui's slightly amused gaze, took a step forward, stretched out her arms, and tightly hugged that firm chest.
"Thanks for your hard work."
She buried her face deeply in his chest, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly.
Lin Qiye felt the soft touch and fragrant scent in his arms, his body stiffened slightly, and then he reached out and gently patted her slightly trembling back.
Seeing this, Xiao Ruoshui couldn't help but roll her eyes playfully.
Gee...
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind, interrupting the moment of tenderness.
Like a startled fawn, Lin Yuechan abruptly broke free from Lin Qiye's embrace, a captivating blush rising on her pretty face, burning hot.
Through the thin mist, the figures of Liu Ruyan and the others finally appeared in everyone's sight.